International Business Center
Welcome to the International Business Center website at the College of Business of Northern Kentucky University. As the only university-affiliated International Business Center in the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati region, the IBC serves as a regional resource to provide in-depth knowledge of international business dynamics. Our purpose is to prepare NKU students to compete on the global level and to provide assistance to faculty members and businesses on issues pertinent to international strategies.
IN THE NEWS:
President Obama’s National Export Initiative
During his State of the Union Address on January 27, 2010, President Obama announced a new national trade initiative to create jobs and stimulate our economy.
“Today, I am at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to announce the details of President Obama's National Export Initiative (NEI), which is a key part of his strategy to get America's economy growing strongly again. The NEI is an extremely ambitious effort that aims to double American exports over the next five years and support 2 million jobs here at home.And it is unprecedented…” (Read More)
"President Obama gave his State of the Union speech last night, laying out his plan to rescue, rebuild and restore America. An important element of the President's plan is to "double exports over the next five years, an increase that will support two million new jobs in America," including the launch of a National Export Initiative…” (Read More)
“WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Gary Locke unveiled details of President Obama’s National Export Initiative (NEI) at a luncheon today at the National Press Club. During last week’s State of the Union speech, the president announced a goal of doubling exports over the next five years to support two million jobs in America…” (Read More)
“President Obama in his State of the Union address announced a National Export Initiative to double exports in the next five years. That was somewhat of a surprise as the President was negative towards trade during the election campaign in 2008 and said little positive on trade during his first year in office. The goal is not as wildly optimistic as it may first appear and is consistent with his focus on creating jobs, but most countries are also pursuing similar strategies to increase exports…” (Read More)